Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Public, Virtual 6-12

38423 Lincoln Trail
North Branch, MN 55056-0370

(651) 674-1406

District: North Branch Area Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,081

Student/teacher ratio: 38.9

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Asian:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (5.3%), Asian (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Distance Learning Academy Secondary is 38.9, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the North Branch Area Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Distance Learning Academy Secondary is $11,081. 1 high schools in the North Branch Area Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.30	655^th	869	24.6%

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Rank History for all middle school students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.16	370^th	521	29.0%
2022	46.06	285^th	520	45.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.20	327^th	443	26.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.75	262^nd	437	40.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.56	376^th	422	10.9%

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Rank History for all high school students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	5.13	499^th	540	7.6%
2011	12.47	443^rd	545	18.7%
2015	17.94	408^th	504	19.0%
2021	37.00	305^th	428	28.7%
2022	56.76	227^th	472	51.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.93	181^st	339	46.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.61	328^th	364	9.9%

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Distance Learning Academy Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	2	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2
1999	20	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	20
2000	25	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	26
2001	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47
2002	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
2003	33	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	33
2004	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	19
2005	17	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	17
2006	19	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	19
2007	24	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	24
2008	11	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	11
2010	39	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
2011	38	1	1	0	0	0	0	40
2012	28	0	0	0	2	0	0	30
2013	52	0	0	1	2	0	0	55
2014	39	0	0	3	0	0	1	43
2015	39	0	0	0	0	0	1	40
2016	38	0	0	1	0	0	0	39
2017	44	0	1	1	0	0	0	46
2018	36	1	1	1	0	0	0	39
2019	28	0	2	1	0	0	2	33
2020	25	0	2	1	1	0	0	29
2021	396	7	38	34	6	0	17	498
2022	57	5	10	5	2	0	4	83
2023	67	1	3	4	0	0	1	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Distance Learning Academy Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	2	n/a	0.0	0
1999	20	0.0	0.0	5
2000	26	1.0	26.0	15.4
2001	47	0.0	0.0	2.1
2002	33	1.0	33.0	15.2
2003	33	1.0	33.0	15.2
2004	19	1.0	19.0	0
2005	17	1.0	17.0	29.4
2006	19	1.0	19.0	0
2007	24	1.1	21.8	12.5
2008	11	0.7	15.7	9.1
2010	40	1.5	26.6	15
2011	40	1.9	20.6	20
2012	30	1.2	23.2	16.7
2013	55	0.7	71.4	40
2014	43	0.8	50.5	20.9
2015	40	1.0	40.0	27.5
2016	39	1.0	39.0	20.5
2017	46	2.0	23.0	17.4
2018	39	n/a	n/a	15.4
2019	33	n/a	n/a	33.3
2020	29	0.8	33.3	13.8
2021	498	6.8	72.3	9.2
2022	83	3.5	23.2	19.3
2023	76	1.9	38.9	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Distance Learning Academy Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	2	n/a	0.0	0
1999	20	0.0	0.0	5
2000	26	1.0	26.0	15.4
2001	47	0.0	0.0	2.1
2002	33	1.0	33.0	15.2
2003	33	1.0	33.0	15.2
2004	19	1.0	19.0	0
2005	17	1.0	17.0	29.4
2006	19	1.0	19.0	0
2007	24	1.1	21.8	12.5
2008	11	0.7	15.7	9.1
2010	40	1.5	26.6	15
2011	40	1.9	20.6	20
2012	30	1.2	23.2	16.7
2013	55	0.7	71.4	40
2014	43	0.8	50.5	20.9
2015	40	1.0	40.0	27.5
2016	39	1.0	39.0	20.5
2017	46	2.0	23.0	17.4
2018	39	n/a	n/a	15.4
2019	33	n/a	n/a	33.3
2020	29	0.8	33.3	13.8
2021	498	6.8	72.3	9.2
2022	83	3.5	23.2	19.3
2023	76	1.9	38.9	40.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Distance Learning Academy Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,081

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	33	76	130.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	67	139.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	40.8%	7.5%

Schools Near Distance Learning Academy Secondary

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Distance Learning Academy Secondary	Public, Virtual	6-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 674-1406	76	2	38.9	40.8%	67 (88.2%)	1 (1.3%)	4 (5.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)							(n/a)		5.6		31.6		18.2	$11,081
Norse Area Learning Center	Public	7-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 674-1406	56	3	16.9	64.3%	44 (78.6%)	1 (1.8%)	4 (7.1%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)							(n/a)							$10,420
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C	Public	9-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	St. Croix River Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 358-1214	23	3	7.6	34.8%	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)
North Branch Area High School	Public	9-12	38175 Grand Ave	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 674-1500	781	36	21.5	31.8%	665 (85.1%)	11 (1.4%)	36 (4.6%)	42 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	31.5	349^th of 480 public high schools	27.3%	29.5	364^th of 476 public high schools	23.5%	15	14.2	14.2	36.6	36.6	32.0	32.0	$12,321
Wildcat Academy High School	Public	9-12	29678 Karmel Ave	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 213-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	10363 Liberty Ln	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 213-2017	206	10	20.3	38.3%	176 (85.4%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	18.4	399^th of 480 public high schools	16.9%	32.1	357^th of 476 public high schools	25.0%	42	3.9	3.9	35.7	35.7			$9,913
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School	Public	9-12	10363 Liberty Lane	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2017	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Chisago Lakes Senior High	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	1,053	60	17.5	21.4%	957 (90.9%)	8 (0.8%)	22 (2.1%)	19 (1.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	72.3	128^th of 480 public high schools	73.3%	81.5	69^th of 476 public high schools	85.5%	59	39.0	39.0	53.7	53.7	48.9	48.9	$12,347
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$5,735
Rum River East Education Program	Public	10-12	1730 3rd Ave NE	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Rum River Special Education Coop	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-6800	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Distance Learning Academy Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Distance Learning Academy Secondary?

Students at Distance Learning Academy Secondary are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Distance Learning Academy Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 76 students attended Distance Learning Academy Secondary.

What district is Distance Learning Academy Secondary in?

North Branch Area Public Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Distance Learning Academy Secondary	Public, Virtual	6-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 674-1406	76	2	38.9	40.8%	67 (88.2%)	1 (1.3%)	4 (5.3%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)		5.6		31.6		18.2	$11,081
Norse Area Learning Center	Public	7-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 674-1406	56	3	16.9	64.3%	44 (78.6%)	1 (1.8%)	4 (7.1%)	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.4%)								(n/a)							$10,420
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C	Public	9-12	38423 Lincoln Trail	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	St. Croix River Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 358-1214	23	3	7.6	34.8%	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North Branch Area High School	Public	9-12	38175 Grand Ave	North Branch	55056	Chisago County	North Branch Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 674-1500	781	36	21.5	31.8%	665 (85.1%)	11 (1.4%)	36 (4.6%)	42 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.3%)	31.5	349^th of 480 public high schools	27.3%		29.5	364^th of 476 public high schools	23.5%	15	14.2	14.2	36.6	36.6	32.0	32.0	$12,321
Wildcat Academy High School	Public	9-12	29678 Karmel Ave	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 213-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	10363 Liberty Ln	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Trio Wolf Creek Distance Learning	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 213-2017	206	10	20.3	38.3%	176 (85.4%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	18.4	399^th of 480 public high schools	16.9%		32.1	357^th of 476 public high schools	25.0%	42	3.9	3.9	35.7	35.7			$9,913
Trio Wolf Creek Charter School	Public	9-12	10363 Liberty Lane	Chisago City	55013	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2017	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chisago Lakes Senior High	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	1,053	60	17.5	21.4%	957 (90.9%)	8 (0.8%)	22 (2.1%)	19 (1.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.8%)	72.3	128^th of 480 public high schools	73.3%		81.5	69^th of 476 public high schools	85.5%	59	39.0	39.0	53.7	53.7	48.9	48.9	$12,347
Chisago Lakes High School Alt Learning Prog	Public	9-12	29400 Olinda Tr	Lindstrom	55045	Chisago County	Chisago Lakes School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 213-2500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,735
Rum River East Education Program	Public	10-12	1730 3rd Ave NE	Cambridge	55008	Isanti County	Rum River Special Education Coop	No	No	No	No	(763) 552-6800	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)